An Cosantóir

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016

An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.

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An Cosantóir Dec 2015 / Jan 2016 www.dfmagazine.ie 38 | HOw mucH is THe reversible snugpAk JAckeT On www.prOTAc.ie? Post your answer along with your name, address and contact number to us or email subs@military.ie for a chance to win a prOTAc €50 voucher to use in store or online. Last month's winner of the PROTAC €50 Voucher was John Fitzpatrick, Co Westmeath. Closing date is 21st January 2016. COMPETITION €50 VOuChEr Protac, Market Green, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare. www.protac.ie info@protac.ie Ph: +353 (0) 45 441798 or visit us on: www.facebook.com/protacmilitary noticeboard new RbL Midlands branch A new branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) known as the Midlands Branch (Combined Services) was launched on 7th November 2015; it is the first new branch in the South since 1989, when the Limer- ick Branch reformed itself. The branch will up hold the traditions, principles, and morals of all true servicemen and women. word search CRoSS oFF thE WoRDS In thE LISt AS yoU FInD thEM. Word searches are fun, they also bring benefits you may not realise and can play an important role in keeping you mentally fit. Interested in a Military Themed gala Ball? Swan Batt had some great successful social nights over the past number of years. They are now organising a Military Themed Gala Ball (see advert on page 26). It will also be used to raise some much- needed funds for ONE's Brú na BhFiann (Home of the Brave), a homeless initiative for retired DF personnel at the same time. thanks for your support, benny hill, Swan batt. onE XMAS gIFt DRIVE A gift drive is being organised to support retired members of the Defence Forces who are resident in ONE Houses' in Dublin, Athlone and Letterkenny. You are asked to do- nate a practical gift or voucher that can be used in a personal fashion or to make life more comfortable for those veterans living in ONE houses'. Gifts can be donated to the following people/locations: Finner Camp - Sgt Charlie Haughey; Aiken Bks/Gormanston Camp - Cpl Valerie Young; Cathal Brugha Bks - Cpl Stevie Hardiman or Sgt RDF Hazel Brennan; McKee Bks/St Bricins - CQMS Paul Gifford; Custume Bks - Sgt Martin Purfield, 2 AR; DFTC - Sgt Amy O Connor CIS Gp; DFHQ Newbridge - Sgt Rena Kennedy; Casement Baldonnel - Sgt Leona Walsh. Gifts should be donated by 15th December. UNIFORM SERVICES: Medal Mounting Service: Competitive prices, contact Murty Quinn 087 9394680 Lanyards made to order: Prices, contact Brian 087 2971982

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